A 14-year-old boy was killed on Nov. 6 in a tragic crash in North Bellmore, according to Nassau County police.
Detectives said the incident occurred at around 7:05 a.m., when a 14-year-old male riding an e-bike was traveling west on Alice Avenue and attempted to cross Bellmore Avenue. As he entered the intersection, he was struck by a 2025 Chevrolet SUV driven by a 45-year-old woman heading south on Bellmore Avenue.
The teen, identified by school officials as Mepham High School freshman Jayden Flores, suffered severe injuries and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Following the accident, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District released a statement from Superintendent Michael Harrington, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you some devastating news,” Harrington wrote. “Earlier this morning, student Jayden Flores, a freshman at Mepham High School, tragically passed away in an accident. We are all deeply saddened by this news and our hearts go out to his family, friends and all that knew him.”
The superintendent said crisis response teams were activated across the district to provide counseling and emotional support for students and staff.
“Our school counselors, social workers and psychologists will remain available as long as needed for any student or staff member who would like assistance during this difficult time,” Harrington said.
He added that the district would continue to support Flores’s family and classmates as they cope with the loss.
“This is an unimaginable loss,” Harrington wrote. “We will continue to surround his family and friends with love and support in the days ahead.”
A GoFundMe page was created in Flores’s name and can be found at GoFundMe.com/f/Community-Support-For-Jayden-Flores-Family. The community has already donated nearly $50,000.
*This story will be updated, if necessary.
